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Bonney Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Bonney Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in pierce county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierce County nearby has 89% more documented species, Bonney Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 31 pierce county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 31 locations
58th percentile for diversity
vs. Pierce County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Hedera helix

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common2 obs.
Polystichum munitum

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common1 obs.
Gaultheria shallon

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common1 obs.
Rubus laciniatus

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Very Common1 obs.
Limenitis lorquini

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Very Common1 obs.
Dryocopus pileatus

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.
Myosotis sylvatica

Myosotis sylvatica

wood forget-me-not

Common1 obs.
Taraxacum officinale

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common1 obs.
Ilex aquifolium

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common1 obs.
Prunus emarginata

Prunus emarginata

bitter cherry

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Bonney Lakewithin Pierce County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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